Special Group (India)
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The Special Group (SG) is the special forces unit of the Research and Analysis Wing, India’s foreign intelligence agency. It is responsible for covert and paramilitary operations and is known as 4 Vikas, 22 SF and 22 SG.[4][Note 1] Its responsibilities include conducting operations with which the Government of India may not wish to be overtly associated.[2][5]
Special Group | |
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Active | 1981–present |
Country | India |
Branch | Research and Analysis Wing |
Type | Special forces[1] |
Size | 4 squadrons (Each squadron consisting of 100 operatives) |
Headquarters | Sarsawa AFS, Uttar Pradesh[2] |
Nickname(s) | The Mavericks[3] |
Established in 1981, it was raised in the following year under Project Sunray. Its existence was previously unknown to the public.[6][2] There are a total of four SG squadrons, with each squadron consisting of four troops and each troop consisting of 25 personnel. Each troop has a specialized skill-set. SG draws its personnel from all the branches of Indian armed forces, primarily from the Special Forces.